About Sam Thearson
Sam Thearson is an HCPC-registered dietitian providing practical, evidence-based nutritional advice for a wide range of medical and nutritional concerns.
He currently works as Clinical Lead Dietitian for Bariatric Surgery at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, alongside his independent private practice.
Throughout his career, Sam has worked across bariatric surgery, oncology, gastrointestinal nutrition, surgery, critical care, weight management, renal, respiratory, cardiovascular and metabolic dietetics.
Clinical Experience
Sam has particular expertise in bariatric surgery, oncology, prehabilitation and gastrointestinal nutrition, and is FODMAP trained.
He also supports people with a broad range of general dietetic concerns, including Type 2 diabetes, reactive hypoglycaemia, lipid disorders, PCOS, coeliac disease, poor appetite, unintentional weight loss, muscle loss and nutritional problems associated with medical or surgical conditions.
- HCPC Registered Dietitian
- Master of Nutrition (MNutr), University of Nottingham
- FODMAP trained
- Postgraduate training in behaviour change
- Specialist bariatric nutrition training
- Clinical training in enteral and parenteral nutrition
Food & Practical Approach
Before becoming a dietitian, Sam spent many years working professionally in catering and cooking and holds an NVQ Level 3 in Professional Cookery. He held several head chef positions in the past.
That experience still shapes the way he works. Nutrition advice has limited value if it cannot be translated into food that people can realistically buy, prepare and eat.
The aim is to make nutrition practical rather than perfect.
A Little About Me
Food has always been a big part of Sam’s life, long before dietetics became his career.
His style is straightforward, practical and fairly no-nonsense. He believes people generally do better with clear advice, realistic expectations and a plan that fits around real life.
That same approach carries through his clinical work: understand the problem, identify what actually matters, and focus on changes that are useful and achievable.
CONTACT ME
Telephone/Whatsapp: +447833735167
E-mail: Samthearsondietitian@gmail.com